MANILA, Philippines — Christmas pushed home-stay Filipinos out of their homes to go shopping, giving the consumer-driven economy a shot in the arm and keeping a last hurrah from pandemic weakness very much alive. This is good news for economic officials banking on the typical spending splurge during the yuletide to restart an economy set […]
Read MoreVietnam has become the fastest growing national brand in Brand Finance’s ranking this year, with its brand value skyrocketing by 29 per cent to US$319 billion. The country climbed nine places from last year to 33rd in the Nation Brands 2020 list of the world’s 100 most valuable brands compiled by the UK independent branded […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand has relaxed conditions attached to its Bt500-billion soft loan package, making it easier for individuals and companies to access credit. The relaxation follows a surge of Covid-19 cases in Thailand as well as other countries around the world. Some countries have also been hit by a new mutation of the virus, […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has set the export tax for crude palm oil (CPO) at eight per cent for January 2021. In a circular posted on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s website, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department said the eight per cent export duty rate was set after the CPO market price reached RM3,450 per tonne […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has imposed anti-dumping duties on certain flat-rolled steel products from China, South Korea and Vietnam for five years, its Ministry of International Trade and Industry said on Wednesday. The duties on flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel plated or coated with aluminum and zinc, come after an anti-dumping investigation was carried out on […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Filipino consumers still reeling from pandemic-induced joblessness are set to be pounced by higher taxes and premium contributions to social services next year. While most tax increases are levied on alcohol and tobacco, products which government wants people to avoid for better health, private sector workers are also set for smaller take-home […]
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